Strategic Construction Business Development Leader

Venteon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Paid time off

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k

Job summary

Venteon is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for a construction company in the Metro Detroit area. The role focuses on bidding, estimating, and selling construction projects, building relationships with developers and public/private stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in BD, sales, or client relations within construction, with strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client relations in construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction markets, procurement processes, and industry players.
• Exceptional negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in commercial, site-work, and infrastructure construction sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, architects, engineers, consultants, and public/private sector stakeholders.
• Research market trends, competitor activities, and client needs to tailor proposals and pitches.
• Prepare and present business proposals, RFPs, and tenders in collaboration with estimating and project management teams.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to build brand awareness.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of potential projects and clients using CRM tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless handover from business development to project execution.
• Monitor key performance metrics and report on business development activity and outcomes.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Venteon is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for a construction company in the Metro Detroit area. The role focuses on bidding, estimating, and selling construction projects, building relationships with developers and public/private stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in BD, sales, or client relations within construction, with strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.